Construction company BERERIX finished the planned major works, while the FIDIC Engineer supervised the project and issued a Certificate of Substantial Completion to both BERERIX and the client, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas.
Completed Infrastructure Elements at Riga Central Station
The recently finished construction scope covers the station’s facade and roof glazing, alongside most decorative and functional elements. Passenger access infrastructure and finishing works were likewise included in the completed programme.
Under the initial contract, these major works were scheduled for completion by August 31, 2026. However, BERERIX has achieved significant progress ahead of that milestone. The consortium will now spend the remaining months of the year executing minor landscaping and finishing work across the station building, platforms, and public square.
Did You Know? The newly completed southern section of Riga Central Station is a core component of the wider Rail Baltica development, an extensive railway initiative designed to link the Baltic states directly with the European standard-gauge rail network.
Project Timeline and Operational Context
Guntis Āboltiņš-Āboliņš, Chief Executive Officer of the BERERIX consortium, noted that the team sits well ahead of schedule for the remaining tasks. “We have another four months, until the end of this year, to complete minor landscaping and finishing works in the building, the public square and on the platforms,” Āboltiņš-Āboliņš said, expressing confidence that autumn and winter weather conditions will not disrupt ongoing progress.
Despite completing these major structures, the wider railway hub cannot yet function independently. “This infrastructure will gain its true value not when we finish building its individual components, but when they begin operating together,” Āboltiņš-Āboliņš stated.
Next Steps for the Development
Following the completion of remaining minor tasks, the southern section is expected to be handed over to the client, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas. BERERIX will maintain operations on-site through the end of 2026 to wrap up finishing touches and minor landscaping.
Future milestones for the hub depend on finishing the connecting railway tracks and integrating wider system components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parts of Riga Central Station are finished?
Major construction works on the southern section are complete, including the station’s facade, roof glazing, passenger platforms, paving and landscaping of the adjacent public square, and passenger access infrastructure.
Who is building the station and who oversees the work?
The construction company BERERIX is executing the build for the client, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, while a FIDIC Engineer supervises the project.
When will the station open for full operations?
Full operation depends on completing other parts of the project, including the railway tracks, which are required before the infrastructure can function as an integrated facility.
How will the integration of the European standard-gauge network ultimately impact passenger travel times across the Baltic states?